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How Danner Makes Its Perfectly Rugged Boots Right Here in the U.S.A.
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How Danner Makes Its Perfectly Rugged Boots Right Here in the U.S.A.
By Beau Hayhoe
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VESSEL Solved One of the Most Annoying Things About Your Golf Bag

The new Player VI Series gives every club its own space and rethinks the golf bag from top to bottom.

By Cool Material
These $228 Vintage NFL Hoodies Aren’t for Fair-Weather Fans These $228 Vintage NFL Hoodies Aren’t for Fair-Weather Fans
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These $228 Vintage NFL Hoodies Aren’t for Fair-Weather Fans

Greyson's limited-edition collection brings old-school style and premium craftsmanship to 17 NFL teams.

By Lanny Fuller
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We Did a Little Sole Searching for Pickup Season

Your basketball shoes might be ready for the court. But are your feet?

By Cool Material
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Apollo Technical Pen and Drafting Scale

Do we need another pen from Kickstarter? Probably not. Did we back the Apollo Technical Pen and Tri-Scale anyway? Of course. Why? We have a problem with gorgeous writing instruments. The Apollo has a lot in common with the first Kickstarter pen because of the pen/ruler combo, refills and materials,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Holiday Gift Guide: The Traveler

Whether for business or pleasure, The Traveler is always on the move. When searching for the perfect gift for the guy who racks up airline miles like mad, think of pieces that make his travels easier and more stylish. Here are some of our picks keeping in mind he already…

By Mike Newman
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LL Bean Camo West Branch Duffle

This might as well be the bag equivalent of peanut butter and jelly. LL Bean stuff lasts forever. Camo is all the rage. Put the two of them together, throw on some handles and surprise, surprise, it's a bag we're genuinely ok paying for. All kidding aside, both of those…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Standard Memorandum

Inspired by pocket journals from the early to mid 1900's, The Standard Memorandum is designed to chronicle a year of your life. Word. has teamed up with designer and illustrator, Jon Contino, to create a modern version of this storied notebook. The Standard Memorandum is laid out so you simply…

By Mike Newman
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Inkleaf Double-Cross Wallets

It's been a while since someone has completely re-imagined what we considered to be a truly "slim wallet." We're all probably guilty of getting a little too Costanza on occasion, but that doesn't mean you have to completely strip yourself of credit cards and cash if you want to slim…

By Cooper Fleishman
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